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February 2017 LGBT Events in Ft Lauderdale

On this Blog, I will post a highlight of some of the LGBT
non-profit and political events that are going on in Ft. Lauderdale each month,
so folks who want to attend can put them on their Calendars.

Thursday, February 2 – GLLN Social
Luncheon – 11:45am - 1:15pm. Timpano’s, 450 E Las Olas Boulevard,
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301. Monthly luncheons are on the first Thursday of every
month. The mission for the gay & lesbian lawyers network is to provide a
social network in which gay, lesbian and gay friendly lawyers can develop their
practices through friendships, referral relationships and professional
development. APPROVED FOR ONE (1) CLE ETHICS CREDIT FOR THIS LUNCHEON. http://www.glln.org/events/

Thursday,
February 2 – G2H2 Happy Hour to Benefit Broward House –
5:00pm – 7:00. Broward House, 2300 NE 7th Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33305. Join
us for the first party of the year! Enjoy complimentary cocktails, meet LGBT
professionals in your area and help benefit a great cause - The Broward House!
See you there! https://www.facebook.com/groups/G2H2Wilton/

Sunday,
February 5 – Gay Men's Chorus of South Florida Third Annual Gala Fundraising
Brunch – 11:00am. Hyatt Regency Pier Sixty-Six, 2301 S.E. 17th
Street Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The Gay Men's Chorus of South Florida will host
its Third Annual Fundraising Brunch, Building Bridges. We invite you to join us
at the Hyatt Regency Pier 66 at 11:00AM as we build support for another season
of music that will inspire hearts and change minds. This celebration of
community will be an afternoon you won't want to miss!

Ticket Prices:

Individual $75

Table $750

Host Committee Member $1,000

To purchase tickets, please click the link below, or
contact our office at tickets@gmcsf.org or
954.763.2266http://www.gaymenschorusofsouthflorida.org/

Tuesday,
Feb 7 – Silent Auction Preview - Bid or Buy it Now to Benefit Stonewall– 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM. Stonewall National
Museum - Wilton Manors Gallery, 2157 Wilton Dr, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33305.
Our silent auction is not to be missed! You do not need to be a ticket holder
to our gala to attend our silent auction preview party. Whether you bid or “Buy
it now”, exclusive items and experiences donated by a variety of our generous
supporters will delight you. Please support Stonewall’s largest annual fundraiser
by taking part in our silent auction preview reception at Stonewall Gallery or
by purchasing tickets to our gala reception for $100 at:
www.stonewall-museum.org

Wednesday,
Feb 8 – Dolphin Democrats Meeting – Second Wednesday of Each
Month. 7:00pm. The Pride Center, 2040 A North Dixie Highway, Wilton
Manors, FL. 7:00 pm – Pizza and social. 7:30 pm – Meeting. “Further, it shall
be the mission of this organization to foster good will between gay, lesbian,
bisexual and transgender (LGBT) members of the Democratic Party and the
community at large. We seek individual freedom in the framework of a just
society and political freedom in the framework of meaningful participation by
all citizens.” http://www.dolphindems.org/

Friday,
February 10 – SunServe Silver Serve Luncheon –
11:00am – 1:00pm (Second Friday of the Month). ArtServe, 1350 E. Sunrise Blvd.
Fort Lauderdale, FL. Every Second Friday of the Month. SunServe is a model
501(c)(3) nonprofit social service agency serving the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual,
Transgender, and Questioning (LGBTQ) community in South Florida. We provide
high quality, compassionate, and progressive care for all, including those in
financial need, minorities, youth, seniors, families, and those with
life-challenging physical or emotional conditions. We also perform numerous
education and outreach projects. Kindly RSVP by calling 954.764.5150 ext. 114.

Saturday,
February 11 – Pride Center Bingo – Second Saturdays of Each
Month. 6:30 p.m. doors open; 7:30 p.m. Pride Center, 2040 N. Dixie Hwy, Wilton
Manors. Main Hall, Schubert Building. Bingo; proceeds benefit The Pride Center.
The cost is $15.00 for the Bingo Package. There will be a concession
stand open and there is a 50/50 raffle. In general about $1100.00 in prizes are
given out. http://www.pridecenterflorida.org/

Tuesday,
February 14– Kristen Chenoweth featured
Performance at the Stonewall Fundraising Gala – Au Rene Theater,
Broward Center for the Performing Arts. Sparks will fly this Valentine's Day in
what the New York Daily News calls the "nuclear glow" of this
"stick of blond dynamite" when Kristin Chenoweth, the incomparable
Tony and Emmy Award-winning actress and singer, returns to the Broward Center
stage to steal your heart.

Tickets:

VIP - $200

Includes pre-concert event
with Silent Auction, Open Bar, Passed Hors d'Oeuvres and Lower Orchestra
seating for 8 p.m. Performance. Following concert join us for a champagne reception
to celebrate the mission of Stonewall National Museum & Archives.

Wednesday,
Feb 15 – The Equality Garden Club – The Equality Park Garden
Club meets every 3rd Wednesday of the month except December. It is a Gay
and straight friendly garden club with a variety of plant related events.
Meetings include a guest speaker with a horticultural topic, plant exchange,
raffle table, and refreshments. For more info contact for Chuck Nicholls at canick@aol.com

Friday, Feb 17 – Taste of Oakland Park- 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Jaco Pastorius Park, 4000 N. Dixie
Highway, Oakland Park, FL 33334. Join us as we celebrate the flavors of Oakland
Park with a culinary demonstration from local restaurants. This event also
features live music and children’s activities. Adults: $10.00. FREE for
children under 12. For more information, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/taste-of-oakland-park-tickets-30697778883

Saturday,
Feb 18 – Wilton Manors
Art Expo – Held on the 3rd Saturday of each month – 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm.
January through March, along the 1.1 mile Wilton Drive, in the Wilton Manors
Art and Entertainment District. A Showcase of local artists, craftsmen,
musicians, and businesses in the Arts & Entertainment District and Dixie
Village. This cultural experience brings a multitude of visitors into our
numerous unique galleries, shops, bars, and restaurants on Wilton Drive and
vicinity. http://www.wmae.org

Saturday, February 18 –Thou Art Woman –7:00pm - 10:00pm.
1310 Gallery,1310 SW 2nd Court, Fort Lauderdale FL 33312.Join us for the signature open mic eventcelebrating LGBTQ women & allies. Spoken
word by Rebecca “Butterfly” Vaughns, May Reign & Sweetness. Dancing by Kyra
accompanied by Pepsi and music by DJ Jesimixx. All are welcome to perform
during open mic portion, all are welcome to attend. Tickets $15 on Eventbrite
and $20 at the door. Get your tickets now at https://thouartwoman218.eventbrite.com

Sunday, Feb 19 – 2016 Youth Pride Band, Season VI - 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Broward Center for the Performing
Arts, 201 Southwest 5th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312.Join the South
Florida Pride Wind Ensemble as we present Season 6 of the Youth Pride Band of
South Florida.High school students from
the South Florida region will join forces with our adult wind ensemble to
present an evening of music, pride, and acceptance. Admission is $30.00.
Tickets available at www.browardcenter.org or by calling the box office at
800-745-3000. http://www.pridewindensemble.org

Wednesday, Feb 22 – GFLGLCC
Quarterly Networking Luncheon Presented by AHF– 11:30 - 1:00 PM. Pelican Grand Beach Resort.
Pelican Grand Beach Resort, 2000 North Ocean Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, FL
33305. Registration & Networking from 11:30 - 12:00 and Lunch 12:00 - 1:00
PM. We'll be kicking off the 2017 Florida AIDS Walk & Music Festival,
featuring DNCE, with 2017 Celebrity Ambassador, Lamman Rucker, Star of the OWN
Network drama, Greenleaf. During the luncheon, there will be free giveaways,
discounts on event registration and an opportunity to have a meet and greet
with our celebrity guest on March 19th. Join us and learn how you can help
support this annual benefit event. The chef at the Pelican Grand Beach Resort
will create a 3-course lunch which will be served with a non-alcoholic
beverage.http://www.gogayfortlauderdale.com/events/details/gflglcc-quarterly-networking-luncheon-presented-by-ahf-2594

Sunday,
Feb 26 - Pride Fort Lauderdale Beach Party - Noon - 8:00pm. On
the Beach at 1100 Seabreeze Blvd. Fort Lauderdale Pride is an annual event held
this year on Sunday February 26th 2017 for the first time on Fort Lauderdale
Beach. The festival includes world renowned entertainers, local & national
exhibitors, food court and of course the world-class beaches of Fort
Lauderdale. Additionally, 2017 will bring our most diverse and inclusive Pride
ever including a family area, sporting area, History of Pride educational area,
Senior Chill Zone, Sober Zone and a new VIP area. Our goal is to create a
world-class Pride for our world-class city. Pride Fort Lauderdale will take
place for the first time at Fort Lauderdale Beach Park South adjacent to the B
Ocean Hotel & Resort. Free shuttle service from Wilton Manors. Family Area.
Senior Area. Sports Area. Vendor Booths. For more info: www.PrideFortLauderdale.org

Monday,
February 27– SAGE Men's Night Out– 5:30 pm at Tropics Piano Bar and Restaurant.
Every fourth Monday of the month, SAGE men meet at Tropics for cocktails,
dinner and lively conversation. http://www.sagewebsite.org/sage-calendar/

Save
the Date:

Wednesday,
March 1 – Monday, March 6 - National LGBTQ Task Force Winter Party Festival
2017 – Miami Beach. Back in 1994, our founders decided to kick
up their heels and invite the LGBTQ community to party on the sands of South
Beach. More than twenty years later, that one night has become an iconic
six-day celebration of people – all kinds of people from all over the globe –
who come together to learn, live, love, laugh and forge lifelong relationships.
With over 12,500 guests from around the world attending six days of events, the
scale of Winter Party Festival is inspiring. But the sense of welcome is warmly
personal and sincere. Regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, age,
race, ethnicity or belief, anyone and everyone is made to feel comfortable and
at home.Winter Party Festival is that
place where for one week, the world is full of acceptance and love.And we can take a deep breath of the ocean air
and clear our heads.Fill our hearts.
Engage our minds.Kick up our
heels.And return to everyday life
happier, stronger, wiser, and ready to ignite the world.

Tuesday,
March 7 – Mack Power Lunch – 11:30am – 1:30pm TBD. At the
beginning of every Power Lunch we offer approx. 30 minutes to introduce
yourself and chat with fellow attendees in a social setting. There may be a
very brief presentation by an event sponsor to share insights and industry
information. Then the rest of our time is enjoying lunch and breaking the ice
to develop professional friendships with everyone around you. $34.00,
Advance Registration required: www.mackplanet.com

Thursday,
MAR 9 – A Night of Stars! – 7 PM - 10 PM. Presented by LIPS, 1421
E Oakland Park Blvd., Oakland Park, FL 33334. Hosted by the SMART Ride and
their special guest star servers – Jane Bolin, Victor Diaz-Herman, Stacey Hyde,
Mark Ketcham, and Tom Runyon – along with LIPS Divas for an evening of food,
fun, and surprises! Special guest appearance from Michael Dean as Cher!! You
will have more fun than ever with Lips very own cast of characters serving up
great food and fun alongside five celebrity guests servers. Chosen for their
commitment to the annual bicycling event, Jane Bolin (Board of Children’s
Diagnostic & Treatment Center & Partner at Peyton Bolin PL), Victor
Diaz Herman (Executive Director of Pridelines Youth Services), Stacy Hyde
(President/CEO of Broward House), Mark Ketchum (Executive Director of SunServe)
and Tom Runyan (Legal council for SMART Ride as well as founder of “Love Always
Wins” and Principle at Runyan Law Firm as well long time SMART Ride rider) will
camp it up table by table to earn extra tips for the cause. $50 per person
general admission includes: Cover, Gratuity, Three course dinner with choice of
entree (salmon, chicken marsala, penne primavera (vegetarian), or Lasagna.)
Soda, iced tea, coffee, Cash bar. $75 VIP includes the above plus Premium show
seating. Complimentary cocktail (and more money raised for SMART Ride). 50/50
Raffle Star Server Tip Challenge. All sales are final. No refunds. Proceeds
benefit The SMART Ride and it’s mission to give back 100% of everything it’s
participants raise to AIDS Service Organizations for those infected, affected
or at risk for HIV and AIDS in Florida. www.thesmartride.org

Thursday,
March 16 – March 20th, 2017 – 6th Annual Pride Center Cruise 4 Day Cruise Including
Key West & Nassau, Bahamas – We are excited to
announce that The Pride Center and Freedom Travel are once again teaming up to
present the 6th Annual Pride Center Cruise March 16th thru March 20th, 2017
from Fort Lauderdale, FL.These cruises
have been a huge success, raising over $50,000 to benefit The Pride Center's
programs and services.Join us again
this year on the newly renovated Celebrity Summit! RESERVE YOUR CABIN TODAY
WITH A $100 REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT TODAY! http://www.bookfreedomtravel.com/2017-pride-center-cruise

Sunday,
March 19 – Florida AIDS Walk – 9:30 am pre-event ceremony with Celebrity
Ambassador, Lamman Rucker, star of the hit drama series on OWN, Greenleaf. The
Walk will take place next to Fort Lauderdale Beach starting at South Beach
Park, Sunday March 19th, 2017 timeSouth Beach Park on Fort Lauderdale Beach
(just north of the B Ocean, formerly the Sheraton Fort Lauderdale Beach
Resort). 8:00 am registration opens. 10:00 am walk. HIV/AIDS has been a part of
our world for well over thirty years now, but the HIV Crisis is far from over,
especially in Florida. Your support has never been more vital to the cause than
it is today! Tickets are only $25! So get on board now, team up with your
friends and family and register today. http://floridaaidswalk.org

Sunday, March 26 – Lambda Legal Bonnet House Event – 5:00pm – 7:30pm.
Bonnet House. Join Lambda Legal as we gather nearly 300 of our community
supporters to hear about Lambda Legal’s continuing commitment to its important
work in securing and maintaining full equality for LGBT persons and those
living with HIV. Our annual Fort Lauderdale cocktail event at the unique and
beautiful Bonnet House includes presentation of the community leader award, a
short talk by a Lambda Legal plaintiff about their case and an update on our
strategy, achievements and challenges from our CEO, Rachel Tiven. For more
information, visit www.lambdalegal.org/fortlauderdale

Friday,
March 31 – HIV/AIDS Seniors Conference– Center for Spiritual Living.SunServe is thrilled to announce the
first ever HIV/AIDS Seniors Conference sponsored by AIDS United! More people
living with HIV/AIDS than ever are becoming seniors. Whether you recently sero-converted
or have been a long-term survivor, an HIV+ senior simply has different
nutritional and medical needs than non-senior individuals living with HIV/AIDS.
SunServe invites community members and professionals to receive mental, social
and physical health information specific to thriving with HIV/AIDS as a senior.
The event will take place at the Center for Spiritual Living on . Please click
here to register for the FREE community track, as well as the professionals
track offering attendess CEU’s, or visit www.sunserve.org/hivseniors for more
information. Please check out our event page on Facebook too at:
https://www.facebook.com/events/1633200066982253/

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